Contreras, Wisdom crush back-to-back homers to put away Cleveland (1:01)
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
41-33, 1st in NL Cent
Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1
— Kyle Hendricks isn't all that interested in labels. The results are what matters to him, and he sure is on quite a roll.
Kris Bryant hits his 14th HR of the year to give the Cubs the lead (0:20)
One player all 30 MLB teams should trade for -- or away -- before the deadline
Starling Marte to the Yankees? Max Scherzer to the Rays? We map out a July blueprint for every GM to follow.
Cubs' Baez benched in loss: Lost track of the outs
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched by manager David Ross after forgetting how many outs there were and getting doubled off first base in the fourth inning of Monday's loss to the Indians.
Javier Baez benched after mental lapse ends inning (0:35)
Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury
— When it comes to all the pitching injuries for the Cleveland Indians, manager Terry Francona doesn't have time to feel sorry for himself.
MLB umps begin crackdown on sticky substances
The crackdown by Major League Baseball for sticky stuff that pitchers might use to doctor baseballs began with regular checks on Monday.
Mills, bullpen help Cubs bounce back, blank Marlins 2-0
— Alec Mills watched as the Chicago Cubs got battered in back-to-back games by the Miami Marlins. Things sure were different this time.
Duvall hits 2 HRs again as Marlins pound Cubs 11-1
— Adam Duvall is open to participating in the Home Run Derby if Major League Baseball wants him. The way he's knocking them out, he's making a case to be included.
Duvall hits slam, 2-run shot, Marlins clobber Cubs 10-2
— Adam Duvall hit a grand slam and a two-run drive, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game slide by pounding the Chicago Cubs 10-2 in a rare Friday night game at Wrigley Field.
Finalists announced for Muhammad Ali Award
Honorees Anthony Rizzo, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Layshia Clarendon and Titus O'Neil will be recognized for their community service at the Sports Humanitarian Awards on July 12.
2021 MLB Mock Draft 2.0: A new No. 1? Who gets Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker?
We project who every team is targeting in next month's first round as the College World Series begins.
Here to stay or best forgotten? Ranking MLB's radical City Connect uniforms
From the Sugar Kings to the Serpientes, the South Side to Wrigleyville, we break down the best and worst of baseball's latest fashion trend.
Slow poke: Hendricks wins 7th start in row, Cubs blank Mets
— Kyle Hendricks is showing velocity isn't everything.
MLB Power Rankings: Did key injuries shake up our top five?
The two best teams in baseball saw important players hit the IL. Here's how that impacted our Week 11 list.
DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs
— A historic season is turning into a frustrating one for Jacob deGrom.
Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2
— When it comes to pitching at Citi Field, Taijuan Walker has an even better record this year than Jacob deGrom.
Cubs' Bryant hit on hand by pitch; X-rays clear
Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant was hit on the right hand by a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. X-rays came back negative.
Peterson, Smith lead Mets to 5-2 home win over Cubs
— David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs at home for the first time in exactly four years with a 5-2 victory Monday night.
What all 30 MLB teams should do at the trade deadline
We separate the contenders from the also-rans and break down the biggest holes to fill -- and which players could fill them.
Davies sharp, Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0 for 3-game sweep
— Zach Davies tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning to outduel Carlos Martinez, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Which MLB teams need to make a move before the deadline? (1:45)
Inside Patrick Wisdom's improbable stretch of home run history
The 29-year-old rookie tied a modern mark by hitting eight home runs in his first 10 games with the Cubs. Can he keep his amazing run going?
Pederson homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Cards 7-2
— Joc Pederson homered for the third straight game, Sergio Alcántara and Ian Happ also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run second inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Saturday night.
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 41 | 33 | .554 | - | W1 |
| Chicago | 41 | 33 | .554 | - | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 36 | 36 | .500 | 4 | W1 |
| St. Louis | 36 | 38 | .486 | 5 | L3 |
| Pittsburgh | 26 | 46 | .361 | 14 | L1 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.7512th
Quality Starts23Tied-17th
WHIP1.2817th
BAA.23012th
Runs32115th
Batting Average.22628th
On Base Percentage.30321st
Slugging Percentage.40211th